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North Frontenac Food Bank faces stretched resources, increased demand by Jeff Green

im Cucoch, the president of the North Frontenac Food Bank (NFFB), says that demand for food has hit an all-time high, and the small food bank is struggling to keep their own cupboard from being bare. “Our demand is up by over 55% this year, and ever since the beginning of October it has been even busier. The increase is coming mostly from seniors,” Cucoch said, when interviewed earlier this week. The number of NFFB users who receive Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Ontario Aged Security (OAS) benefits is up by 110% this year. About 20% of Food Bank users are seniors; about 50% are on a disability pension or Ontario Works; and the other 30% are employed on a full or part-time basis. There are just over 3,000 households in the catchment area of the NFFB. The North Frontenac Food Bank uses criteria for eligibility that are set by the Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB). They

calculate the monthly income of applicants; they subtract heat, hydro, rent and phone costs; then they look at how much is left and how many people there are in the family to determine eligibility. Although food is distributed twice weekly, on Tuesday and Friday mornings, each family can only use the food bank once a month. “The food bank is not a grocery store. We provide one week’s worth of groceries for a family to help them get by. They are on their own for the rest of the month,” Cucoch said. The North Frontenac Food Bank serves families from Godfrey north to Plevna, and Maberly west to Arden, but all recipients need to pick up their food at the depot in Sharbot Lake, in the courtyard behind 1095 Garrett Street. Four hundred and six (406) baskets of

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Frontenac County budget set to rise by 2.55% by Jeff Green

itting as a Committee of the Whole, Frontenac County Council had their last look at the 2016 budget on November 12, and are set to approve the document at a meeting this week. The budget was developed with a target for operational costs of a 1.2% increase, based on the annualized Consumer Price Index increase as of August. Although costs were higher, a reserve fund was used to get to that number. On top of that, Council approved two extra expenditures of $30,000, one for a study and one for an allocation to the sustainability reserve fund, bringing the increase up to 1.9%. Then, another $56,000 (0.65%) was put aside for replacement costs for countyowned buildings, bringing the total increase to 2.55%. The only outstanding item is a potential donation to Pine Meadow Nursing Home, which will be decided before the budget is finalized (see Pine Meadow on page 1). If the County does decide to support Pine Meadow, and does so over five years ($21,150 per year) it would increase the overall budget by 0.25%, bringing the overall increase to 2.8%. Before sending the budget to this week’s meeting for approval, South Frontenac Mayor Ron Vandewal asked, “Can I make my comments now or should I make them later?” “You might as well make them now,” said Deputy Warden Frances Smith, who was chairing the meeting. “I will not support the budget. I did not support the Economic Development strategy or the cost. I am not in favour of 2.5%. I will be voting no to this,” said Vandewal. “Do you have a number that you could support?” asked Smith.

“I do not want to go over 2%,” Vandewal replied. “Should we bring this back on the 18th of November or do you want to bring it back in December?” Smith then asked Vandewal. “I won’t be here next week, so December is best for me,” said Vandewal. “I might not be here on December 16,” said Warden Dennis Doyle. A motion to consider the budget bylaw on November 18 was approved. In a recorded vote, only Ron Vandewal voted against the motion. Meanwhile, South Frontenac Council met in all day budget session of their own on Saturday, November 14th. They are planning their budget in early December, with a 2% increase.

The first Remembrance Day service held at Plevna's new cenotaph on November 11

Remembrance Day at Plevna’s new war memorial

by Julie Druker Over 120 members of the local community gathered for the first Remembrance Day ceremony in Plevna, which took place at the new war memorial on November 11. The memorial was erected in front of the Clar-Mill Community Centre earlier this year. Led by Northbrook Legion Branch #328 president, Mike Powley Jr., the ceremony included words by North Frontenac Mayor Ron Higgins, who focused on Canada’s involvement in the First World War, specifically the high points of Canadian military achievement that became known as “Canada’s Hundred Days”. The “Hundred Days” involved a series of attacks made along the Western Front by the Canadian Corps in a 96-day offensive that ended the war. Councilor Gerry Martin read the names of many of Plevna’s veterans who fought and died for the country since World War 1, and Northbrook Legion Padre, Harry Adringa, read a series of prayers. Students from Clarendon Central Public School in Plevna under the guidance of

North Frontenac mayor rejects funding for Pine Meadow N

orth Frontenac mayor, Ron Higgins, said he will be voting against a proposed grant of $125,000 for Pine Meadow Nursing Home when it comes up this week at Frontenac County Council. The home, which is located in Northbrook, has asked the County for money in the past to help with capital projects. They asked for support every year in the run-up to the rebuild of Pine Meadow, which was completed last year, but councilors representing South Frontenac and Frontenac Islands have always voted as a bloc against the funding, ensuring that it has never happened. When the matter came up last week at a meeting of the Committee of the Whole of Frontenac County Council, this time to pay for replacement bay windows in the older

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part of Pine Meadow, Councillor John McDougall from South Frontenac indicated he would be supporting the motion. This would give the elusive fifth vote needed for a majority in the nine-vote council (there are eight members of Frontenac County Council, and Ron Vandewal has two votes by virtue of being Mayor of South Frontenac). But then Ron Higgins spoke. “I struggled with this myself, but I can’t see that the County of Frontenac should start supporting other homes. Based on the budget restrictions that we have in pace, I can’t vote in favour, just from the fiscal responsibility perspective. I know I will hear about this,” he said. Deputy Warden Frances Smith and

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teacher Katie McDonald also participated at the service. Grade six student, Madison Gunsinger, read the poem “In Flanders Fields”, after which the students joined together to sing “Let There Be Peace on Earth”. Ron Lemke also played and sang “Amazing Grace”. Numerous wreaths were laid by local dignitaries and other members of the community and to close the service, The Act of Remembrance was read out. The new war memorial has created a place where residents of Plevna and the surrounding community can now gather for their very own Remembrance Day service.

‘Tis the Season

Here at the News, we’re gearing up for the production of our annual Christmas issue. Attention Readers: Please send us your stories, poems, memories, crafts, and favourite recipes of Christmas. Attention Clergy: Please let us know the dates and the times of your Christmas services and any special events at your churches. Attention Young Artists: Our annual Christmas art contest is open to all elementary school-aged children. The winning entries will be published on the front pages of our December 17th issue. The judges are looking for entries that will carry a special Christmas message to our readers. Entries must be original artwork, 8½”x11”, done in pencil crayons (no markers) on white paper, and must be clearly marked with the child’s name, age, grade, and school (if applicable). Please mail submissions to: P.O. Box 229, Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0, or deliver to our office at 1095 Garrett Street (rear building) in Sharbot Lake. Please send us your submissions, information and art contest entries by Monday, December 8.

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Sharbot Lake Criminal Court - November 16

Trespassing snowmobile complaint leads to guilty plea by Julie Druker complaint to the Sharbot Lake OPP detachment, made last March by a resident regarding snowmobilers trespassing on their property on Bell Line Road north of Sharbot Lake, resulted in a guilty plea. Lucas Young, aged 30, was driving a truck with the same license plate noted by the complainant, and was apprehended by OPP officers Lobinowich and Lefaivre on March 12, 2015 at approximately 4 p.m. near the intersection of Highway 7 and Road 509, shortly after the complaint was made. Young, who was driving with passengers in a vehicle carrying snowmobiles, was stopped by the officers, who smelled the odor of alcohol on his breath. When asked if he had been drinking, Young said he had been drinking alcohol at lunch time. The officers also noticed open alcohol in the vehicle. Young was asked to take a breath sample, which registered a fail, and he was then arrested.

Young then took two breath samples while at the detachment; the first read 140mg/100ml and a second read 139ml/100ml. Due to the fact that it was Young’s second conviction for drinking and driving, Judge Griffin explained that he had no choice but to sentence him to 30 days and a threeyear driving suspension, but agreed with a request put forth by Young’s defense lawyer, Mr. Ellicott, that the judge not register a conviction or post a prohibition until Young returns to court on January 18. Judge Griffin agreed but had strong words to Young to make him understand that if he were to “screw up again” before his return, the sentence would be much more severe. First Appearances Carsten Schnute, 52, charged with impaired driving and operating a motor vehicle over the 80mg/100ml legal limit was unable to attend court because he is in critical care at a hospital in the GTA as the result of a

possible motor vehicle accident unrelated to his charges. If able, he will return to court on December 21. Sasha Lauzon, charged with assault, and whose defense lawyer Mr. Walters is waiting for a disclosure package from the Crown, will return to court on December 21. Ongoing Christopher Redmond, 42, Jerry Godfrey, 36 and Frank Teal, 23, who have been jointly charged with multiple counts of possession of stolen property and trafficking in stolen property, along with other individual charges that include breach of probation, theft, driving while under suspension and the production of an illegal substance, will attend a pretrial in Kingston. The three will return to Sharbot Lake court on December 21, when Judge Griffin will speak to the matter. Michael A. Patterson, 37, charged with possession of an illegal substance with the

purpose of trafficking will return to court on December 21. Gregory Thompson, 41, who is facing two charges of driving over the 80mg/100ml legal limit, impaired driving, and driving while under suspension, will return to court on December 21, when it is expected that the matter will be resolved. Larissa Carde, 25, charged with theft under $5,000 and failing to provide care for an animal, will return to court on December 21. Elizabeth Kimberly, 23, charged with theft under $5,000 also had her matter adjourned until December 21. Charges Withdrawn The charges against Lori B. Cooper and Raymond C. Cooper were withdrawn after diversion was agreed to by both parties. Patricia Quinn, charged with theft under $500 made a $150 donation and had her charges withdrawn.

Pine Meadow funding

operating budget. City of Kingston ratepayers contribute about $1.8 million and Frontenac County ratepayers will pay $908,920 towards the home’s operating expenses in 2016. By contrast, the 60-bed Pine Meadow Home receives only the provincial funding and resident fees with which to finance its operations. Betty Hunter, a member of the Pine Meadow Management Committee, made the pitch for funding at the regular monthly meeting of Frontenac County Council on October 21. “We are looking for only capital support,” she said at the time, “not operating funding, but this is a matter of some urgency for us. Pine Meadow is not located within Frontenac County, but neither is Fairmount Home. Pine Meadow serves a high percentage of residents from North and Central Frontenac.” Pine Meadow received $250,000 over 10 years from the County of Lennox and Addington towards its rebuild and expansion project, which was completed a year ago. Like Frontenac County, Lennox and

Addington also operates its own municipal home in Napanee, the John Parrot Centre. In his report regarding the application for funding, Frontenac County Chief Administrative Officer Kelly Pender expressed the concern that supporting “a long-term care facility outside of our geographic boundaries will open the door for other facilities in neighbouring communities that routinely receive County of Frontenac residents.” He also said that he was concerned about the “ability to pay” argument, which could surface in contract negotiations with unions and arbitrators representing Fairmount Home staff. “If we can afford to financially support long-term care outside of our jurisdiction, the argument that we can only keep salary increases to the cost of living for our own employees would be weakened,” he said. Pender also told the Committee of the Whole last week that he had requested financial statements from Pine Meadow after receiving the funding request in October, but had just received them and had not had a chance to look at them. Ron Higgins then proposed a deferral of the motion to support Pine Meadow pending a review of the finances, and the matter was deferred until a meeting this week, Since last week’s meeting, the funding request has been clarified by Pine Meadow. The request is now $105,750. Pine Meadow administrator Margaret Palimaka said the Home would be happy to receive the money over five or even ten years. “We would be happy to receive anything,” she said.

The proposal is included in the agenda for the county meeting that is set for Wednesday, November 18. (This story is updated at Frontenacnews.ca to reflect the results of that meeting) A delegation from Frontenac County, including Pender, Fairmount Home interim administrator Steve Silver, and North Frontenac councilor, John Inglis, paid a visit to Pine Meadow in late October to meet with staff and administration.

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Councillor Tom Dewey, both from Central Frontenac, as well as North Frontenac Councillor John Inglis, along with John McDougall, all indicated they would support the request. Ron Vandewal said that he was already set to vote against the proposed 2016 Frontenac County budget because it includes a 2.5% increase, “so I can’t support this because it will add even more to the budget.” Warden Dennis Doyle and Councillor Natalie Nossal, both from Frontenac Islands, did not speak to the motion. Frontenac County is the owner and operator of the Fairmount Home, which is located adjacent to the county offices. As a municipally run home, the 128-bed Fairmount Home receives $2.7 million from municipal taxation in addition to provincial funding and resident fees towards its $12 million annual

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Letter to the editor Vandalism at Railway Heritage Park

ver the past few weeks there have been several incidents of vandalism at the Railway Heritage Park on the track bed beside Elizabeth Street in Sharbot Lake. This park has been developed by volunteers for the community. Its theme is to honour the railroad heritage that developed this area and its design provides a resting place for passersby. Vandals have damaged a picnic table, the fence behind the caboose, two baggage carts, and the top third of a sign board was ripped off. The damage has been done over several days. This park and its exhibits belong to the whole community. What these vandals don’t seem to appreciate is that the damage they inflict is to their own property, the property of their parents, relatives, neighbours and community. A report has been filed with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Central Frontenac Railway Heritage Society will be taking steps to facilitate identification of the vandals in any further activities. - Barbara Neill

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Mike Bossio, the newly elected federal MP for Hastings-Lennox and Addington, has requested a meeting with Council in the wake of his election in October as part of the Liberal Party victory nationally. The township is interested in talking about what role they can play as far as welcoming refugees is concerned and will bring that up at the meeting, which is set for 9am on November 30.

Second stage of provincial funding

The township has received notification that after considering their expression for interest for funding under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) for a $900,000 construction project on Matawatchan Road in the northeast corner of the township, the project has been selected to move forward to the application stage. The application is due on December 16. If the project is approved, which is not guaranteed at this point, it will receive 90% funding from the province and will need to be completed by the end of 2017.

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s mentioned in previous South Frontenac council reports, there is a long-standing controversy about a small strip of sand beach on Canoe Lake beside the James Wilson Road. James Campbell who claims the beach is on his property, has applied to sever three neighbouring lots. As a condition of severance, South Frontenac Council suggested that public access to the beach be secured by taking a small portion of adjoining land to provide off-road parking. Letters and delegations to Council have addressed both sides of the issue. Five members of the Campbell family and eight others have opposed the continued public use of the beach, citing a number of concerns such as; danger from a submerged hydro line, loss of property value, danger from traffic, noise, vandalism from swimmers, and fear of large beach parties. Three have mistakenly assumed ‘the taking of parkland’ means a large portion of land will be developed at taxpayers’ expense with playgrounds, picnic tables, etc. One blames the threat of a park for costing him the sale of his nearby cottage. Seven letters and three delegations have spoken in favour of maintaining this small piece of land as a public access to Canoe Lake. Council members viewed the controversial site on November 7, while on their road tour. A notice of motion proposed by Councillor Sutherland Sept 20 was brought forward at this meeting. It recommends that the Township “secure a public beach/park on Canoe Lake on James Wilson Road at the west end of the causeway between Canoe Lake and Eel Lake in the severance process of the adjoining land.”

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“Greer Galloway built a bridge for us in the 1980s and they were a metre off-line with it, leading to all sorts of costs that we had to pay. When we asked them to help pay, they said the MTO had approved the project so they were off the hook,” said Hogg. “That was a long time ago,” said Councilor Tony Fritsch.

Speaking to the motion, Sutherland said that he and Councillor Revill had, with Mr Campbell’s permission, gone on the beach and measured out the road allowance and had marked out a small additional amount of property, less than the amount of parkland the Township would be permitted to take, which would, if added as a strip to the road allowance, secure the beach for public use. He also said a hydro sign on the site only warns against digging or driving stakes: a hydro representative confirmed this, saying the cable was buried three feet down and no danger to walkers or swimmers. Revill spoke of a possible alternative beach access that could perhaps be created with some clearing of rocks. He said Campbell had been away and had not had a chance to look at and comment on the area they had marked off. Without Campbell’s support, Revill said he would not support the motion. Mayor Vandewal suggested deferring the motion to the December meeting, to give Campbell a chance to view the proposal. Discussion of the planner’s report was postponed until then as well.

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Addington Highlands Council report: by Jeff Green ddington Highlands has the go ahead to remove a beaver dam and “harass, capture or kill beavers” on a piece of Crown land that is located on the east side of Hwy. 41 at Mazinaw Hill, north of the entrance to Bon Echo Park. Reeve Hogg sent a letter to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) in early September, informing them that a beaver dam has created a ‘small lake’ adjacent to the highway, and that when the dam inevitably gives way there is every chance of flooding on several cottage properties to the west of the highway on Mazinaw Lake. Flooding is also possible on Road 41 at the bottom of Mazinaw Hill, Public Works Manager Royce Rosenblath told Council in early November. Subsequently, the township has received a response from Suzanne Shalla, the resource management supervisor out of the Bancroft office of the Ontario MNR. Shalla said that the township has the authority to enter onto “Crown land to destroy a dam in protection of property, which includes travel corridors and utilities, with no prior approval required... As the municipality whose infrastructure is threatened by this dam, your staff are empowered to manipulate or destroy the dam in order to protect your property as needed.”

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would like to express my thanks to the Legion for the service on Remembrance Day. It took a lot of time and effort to arrange. I would also like to express my disappointment and amazement that so few people sang our national anthem. Only two other people in my area joined me. The children did a wonderful job of leading us but where were the adult voices joining them? At the hockey games out west they belt out the anthem and it makes me proud. Are we in Central Frontenac not proud of this wonderful part of our country and on this special occasion when we all should be thankful and proud? A proud and singing Canadian, - Mary Howes

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Jean Brown 613-336-2516 • Our Land O'Lakes Seniors lived it up with a potluck lunch and making plans for Christmas. Howard Gibbs and Lois Wilde sent greetings from Myrtle Beach. Special thinking of you to members Bill and Sylvia (Smith) Powers, who have health concerns. We were also remarking on how much we miss our departed members and all the fun times we enjoyed together. • The first Sunday in Advent is Nov. 29 - how could the time go by so quickly. Many special events are promised at the ever famous Harlowe Hall on Sat. Dec. 5 - a yummy Christmas dinner with all the fixings and desserts, plus the country and western band “North Woods Country”. Then on Friday Dec. 18 the Fiddlers will host their Christmas dinner and music event at the Harlowe Hall. I get hungry just writing about these tasty meals. • The Land O'Lakes Country Cloggers, co-ordinated by Joyce Lemke, clogged up a storm for the seniors in Bolingbrooke recently. Shirley Cuddy and Doreen Black also sang a few numbers. It's a real answer to prayer to see Joyce back in action again after a bout with cancer. Joyce is thankful to God for the wonderful support of so many. • We are all thankful for a safe hunting season in our area.

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• Saturday, November 28 is the annual Santa Claus Parade. This year the parade starts at 6pm from the Ompah Hall and travels along Hwy 509 through Ompah and Plevna, ending at the township office on Hwy. 506. Last year most of the floats had Christmas lights. You are welcome to join the parade. • Also on Saturday, Nov. 28 is the Children's Christmas Party. This year it takes place at the Clar-Mill Hall from 2 to 4pm. Please register with Rose at 613-479-2176 if you wish your child to receive a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

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• The Lions are hosting a community breakfast at Oso Hall in Sharbot Lake on Sat. November 21, 8 to 11am; $7 for all you can eat pancakes, sausages, eggs, etc., in support of the Salvation Army Christmas baskets. • All musicians are welcome to join the Musician's Circle on Thursday evenings at the ABC Hall at 7pm. $5 donation toward hall upkeep is appreciated. Come out and jam with fellow music makers! • The Althorpe Bolingbroke Community Association is looking for a line dancing instructor, and also, if you'd like to help out behind the bar at a hall event, the association will pay for your Smart Serve course. Please call Freda 273-2571. • The ABC Hall will host the Snowsuit Fund Benefit Show on Sunday Nov. 29 at 2 pm. It is a wonderful afternoon of live holiday music by area musicians to kick off the season of giving. There will be door prizes and Christmas baking. All proceeds to the Lanark County Snowsuit Fund to help families in need in our area. For more information call Mike Irvin 613-727-8360 or 613-273-8504 • Perth & District Historical Society meeting is November 19, 7:30 pm at the Perth Legion. Kay Rogers, local editor and co-author of “At Home in Tay Valley” will present to us the settlers’ first year, 1816; the year of no summer. Throughout her presentation, Kay will draw from her recently released book. The meetings are open to the public, a “Toonie Fee” applies. For information, call Ellen Dean at 264-8362 or David Taylor at 264-0094. www.perthhs.org • The Friends Forever Seniors’ Group will be hosting their Euchres every Monday, 12 noon at the ABC Hall. This is a change from Tuesday nights. Lunch will be served. • The Community Angel Tree is now in its 30th year and this year has 550 angels that need your support. The program

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Pearl Killingbeck 613-278-2127 • How beautiful the Snow Road hall looked on Nov. 11 for the monthly supper. Robert Quigley decorated with memorabilia from past wars such as write ups, medals, pictures, hats, etc. Bev Elliot read a beautiful Remembrance Day poem written by Brandy Armstrong when she was 13 or 14. It was a lovely supper filled with memories both happy and sad. • Sympathy goes out to the families of Gary Gemmill and Sarah Cook, who passed away this week. • Linda and Reg Chappel just returned home from visiting friends in Chicago. They also attended Linda’s 50th high school reunion while they were there. • 134 people were served at the snowmobile club breakfast. • The Tri-Tone Jazz band will be coming to the Snow Road community hall from 7 until 9pm on Thursday November 26. Tickets are $10; to reserve them call Johanna Cumberbirch at 613-706-1988. • On December 5 there will be an Artisan, Bakers and Craft Sale at the Snow Road Snowmobile Club from 10am to 2pm. Come out and do your Christmas Shopping.

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• Our greatest sympathy to the family of Travis Babcock, who passed away tragically in a car accident. • Deepest sympathy to Barbara and Wendy at the passing of a sister and daughter, Brenda. She was a member of the Parham seniors’ club. • Belated anniversary wishes to George and Marie White; also wishes to Wayne and Judy Reynolds • Happy birthday to Helen Hoogsteen, Pam Larmon, Kim Pringle, Amy Thompson, David Hay, Mary Burke, John Noonan, Robert Scott, Caitland Scott, Carter Pringle, Dale Mallett, Khloe St. Pierre • Special prayers to Bill Powers and Calvin McGonegal. • Thinking of Vera Steele, Shirley Conner, Lois Scott, Gerald Howes, David Fox, Pearl Barr, Betty Tarney, Daisy Haw, Robert Thomson, Bill Haynes, Rick Belwa, Terry Trojek. • Remembrance Day, November 11, was a very rainy day at Mountain Grove centotaph. When the service began the rain stopped. William Lowery laid a wreath on behalf of the seniors. It was nice to see all the students attend the service. Rest in Peace, soldiers! • The Land O’ Lakes seniors met on Nov. 12. John Purdon opened the meeting by asking each member for a school day memory. Interesting answers. We welcomed Beverly to our meeting. It was decided to have our Christmas dinner on Dec. 9, catered by Penny and Tim. John read from his "Happiness File" which provided much humour. Special wishes to Bill Powers and Lois Scott. • Congratulations to our daughter Diana and grandson Zachary in Georgia, who won many medals in a karate tournament. • We attended the Bedford Jam on November 15. The hall was packed with many entertainers and people. Much talent

exists in our community. We welcomed Crystal, a new performer. Joan and Roy Shepherd were thanked for starting the jam, which began at Piccadilly. Special thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for preparing snacks to have at the break. It was nice to see Bill and Marg Campsall out. • On Nov. 20 at Portland Community Church in Hartington, Johnny Cash (Dan Stoness) and June Carter (Judy Reynolds) will be performing a fundraiser to put a new roof on the church; $10 per person. Also at the Hartington church, the annual Christmas Homecoming Concert with "Crooked Wood " and "The Old Hims" will be December 4, 7pm. A free will offering will be taken and there will be refreshments.

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• Happy belated Birthday to Bernice Gunsinger! Wishing you many more happy and healthy years! • Clarendon-Miller Community Archives will resume its committee activities this year. Brenda Martin will be the co ordinator as a successor to Bethany Armstrong, founder and leader for the past nine years. Since Bethany does not live in the community she found it difficult to be as active as she would like to be. There will be other changes in officers and anyone who is interested is most welcome to attend the meeting on Tues. Nov. 24, 7 p.m. at Brenda's house (1032 White Birch Court, Ardoch). Contact Brenda at 4792837 if you can come. The purposes of the Clarendon-Miller Community Archives are to: a) conserve local materials currently in private lands; b) make them available to the entire community; c) provide a place for local history research; and d) encourage community pride and interest in local history. The focus for the winter months will be preparation for the 10th Anniversary celebration of the CMCA in May 2016. • Announcing the annual Township of North Frontenac Children’s Christmas Party! This delightful event will take place on Sat. November 28 at the Clar-Mill Community Centre in Plevna from 2 to 4 pm. Please remember, your child must be registered to receive a gift. Call Rose at 613-479-2176. • The evening Christmas Parade will also take place on Sat. November 28, leaving Ompah Community Centre at 6 pm, going west to the Township of North Frontenac office (Highway 506). Everyone is welcome in the parade! • Plevna Joke of the Week: Ron: Why do birds fly south for the winter? Rose: Because it's too far to walk! - Katie • Sick season is here with a vengeance! Hopefully it is almost out of our house now! A little tip for anybody that picks up one of those annoying coughs that keeps you up at night. Eat some pineapple, it really works!!! Fresh pineapple contains a substance known as bromelain; a specific type of enzyme that has anti-inflammatory characteristics that can fight infections and eradicate bacteria. • The first official Remembrance Day Ceremony took place at the new Plevna Cenotaph last week. With approximately 120 people in attendance, I was told it was a touching and wonderful event. Thank you to the community members who posted the event on facebook! I was too sick to make it to the ceremony, but I was so happy to still be able to see it!!

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Verona - continued from page 5 served. Anyone wishing to lend a nativity for the exhibit, please call Jean at 374-2968 or Kris at 374-3138. • The third annual Christmas in the Village event will be held on Sat. November 28. Spend the day with the family enjoying the free celebrations. Children can participate in holiday crafts and games while enjoying snacks and music. Outside, the Verona Cattail Train and horse drawn wagon rides will be running. The VCA will serve chili and hot dogs and entertainment will be provided by Jessica Wedden and Don Cochrane. Free admission; 2 to 8 pm; Verona Lions Centre. New this year will be a display of wreaths and centerpieces. These will be auctioned off in the evening. To decorate a wreath or centerpiece and for information call Linda 374-1307 or Joyce 374-3406. • The Frontenac Women’s Chorus invite you to welcome in the Christmas season with them as they present a variety of old and new seasonal songs. Their popular gift basket draw will continue to be a tradition, and refreshments will be served. Join them on Saturday, November 28, 7:30 PM at the Bell Rock Hall, 6034 Leveque Rd. Admission is by free-will donation and a food bank item would be appreciated. The event is being sponsored by Revell Ford Lincoln. • Verona Pentecostal Assembly presents Gospel Extravaganza, A Night of Hope, Health and Healing. Special guest singers will be Vocal Legacy and Our Journey Calls. Sunday, November 29 at 6 pm.

• Sisters by Heart invite us to a Ladies Night Out for "Joy to the World" on Monday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m. at Verona Free Methodist Church. Guest speaker will be Ann Douglas and guest singer is Deanne Lyons. Admission is $5; for information, call 613-374-1232.

HARLOWE Marie White 613-336-2557 • Thinking of George MacCrimmon, June Watkins and Glen Cox; hoping they are feeling much better this month. • Happy belated 60th wedding anniversary to our neighbors Jim and Hilda Baker. • Happy Birthday to Allan Taylor and Jim Dix, who are celebrating this month. • Sympathy to Winnifred Martin and family on the passing of her husband Raymond. He was a minister in Harlowe for many years, • If your hunger & taste buds are getting you down, just call me for a reserved seat for our Roast Beef and Pork dinner with all the trimmings, pie, coffee and tea, on Dec. 5 at 6pm; $12.50 for the dinner & dance; dinner only $10. The dance is 8pm with the Friendly North Woods Band, which consists of Bruce Osborne and Jerome Collins on fiddle, Muriel Symington on piano, Ray Whitelock and Jim Dix on guitar and vocals, Bill Lemke vocals and Kevin O'Donnell, bass vocal. • Remember, the Ole Tyme Fiddlers’ party is Friday Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm. If you play, dance, or sing come on out; all are welcome for a fun night; $6 for non-members; there will be prizes and lunch.

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• Come out to the Golden Links Hall on November 21 for "A Bit of Nostalgia". Turkey dinner at 6pm followed by dancing at 7:30pm with the Malcolm Family Band; cost is $15 per person. For tickets call 372-2410. Sponsored by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs with proceeds going to Camp Trillium. • The Sydenham Women's Institute is hosting a Craft and Bake Sale at the Grace Centre, November 21 from 9am-2pm. Bake table, knitting, Tupperware, quilting and much more. Lunch and coffee will be available. • Also on Nov. 21, the Harrowsmith S and A Club will hold their popular Chinese Auction. Dinner at 6pm followed by the auction at 7pm. Bring your quarters! For tickets call 372-0917, 372-1578 or email pmorey@kos.net. • A Turkey dinner with the trimmings will be held at the Golden Links Hall on Nov. 22 from 4:30-6pm; cost is $13. Call 372-2410. • The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs are sponsoring The Ole Time Fiddlers Open Mike at the Golden Links Hall, November 29 from 1-5pm; dinner to follow. Cost is $10 per person with proceeds going to Camp Trillium.

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United and non-perishable items are being collected for the Food Bank. The Sunday school will be leading the service. • Nov. 28 is the Turkey Supper at the Parham United Church Hall, come out and enjoy a turkey supper with all the trimmings. • Happy 50th Birthday to Jon Ellerbeck. • Happy Birthday to Nancy Thompson, Christina Wotherspoon, Kirsten Emmert, Sharon Haaksman, Amy Thompson, Sandy Hallam, Angie Sargeant, Holly Raymond and Stu and Ron Howes

SYDENHAM Anita Alton 613-561-1094 rideauraingutter@yahoo.com • This Sunday come to the Sydenham Legion for the Nascar Finale. Doors open at 2pm and $5 entry fee goes toward the air conditioning fund. Snacks and raffles will be ongoing throughout the race. • The annual Sydenham Santa Claus Parade will be held Sat. November 28 with the parade beginning at the fire hall and working its way through the village. Bring the whole family for this fun day. • After the parade there are a couple of options - St Paul's Anglican Church in Sydenham is having a Soup & Sandwich luncheon with hot drinks for all. • The Vision Soup fundraiser is also on Saturday Nov. 28 at the Grace Centre from 11:30-1:30; $20 along with a food bank donation gets you a handmade pottery bowl (to keep) and a selection of homemade soups from local businesses and restaurants. Tickets sell out fast so get yours soon from Sydenham Chiropractic, Sydenham Vet, Rural Visions or Trousdale's General Store. • Plan to attend a Christmas concert with Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy on Sunday Nov 29 from 7-9pm at the Perth Road Sunday School Hall. Free Will Offering and a light luncheon will follow. • Sydenham Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding their Fall Fair on Sun. Nov. 29, 10am 3pm. This is a great opportunity to buy some locally handmade items. Bake table and much more available. If you would like to sell your wares call 583-6181 to book a table. • There will be a Fish Fry by Mundell’s at La Salle Secondary School on Friday, Nov. 20, from 5 to 7 pm, $15 per person, all you

• Sincere condolences to the family of the late Brenda Warren. • Thinking of you to Gerald Howes, Mel Robinson, Jim Steele and Joe Climie. • The fire hall is coming along nicely and will soon be put to good use. • Don't forget the Rebekahs' Soup & Sandwich luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 11am to 1pm at the IOOF Hall. There will also 2016 RECREATION & ACTIVITY GUIDE be a bake table. • The cast of "The Miracle Worker" have The South Frontenac Recreation Committee is coordinating the 2016 Recreation and Acbeen practising very hard for performances tivity Guide and invites all user groups to provide information for the guide. Please submit on Nov. 20 & 21 and Nov. 28 & 29. Please details as you would like it to appear in the 2016 guide along with contact information for see the ad on page 12. your event. Submissions must be forwarded by email to tlaprade@southfrontenac.net • The rain held off for the Remembrance Day before December 4th, 2015. Services in Sharbot Lake. There was a great turn out to honor those who served and those who are still serving our country today. BAG TAGS – A REMINDER • Remember this Sunday Nov. 22 there will continued on page 7 Garbage bags that do not have a tag, a partial tag or a tag that is not fully visible WILL be no church at Parham BUSINESS CARD SIZE NOT be picked up. Simply attach the BUSINESS tag backCARD ontoSIZE itself around the tied neck of the United as they are joining garbage bag as wrapping or winding it tightly does not make it visible as a full tag. Your Sharbot Lake in "Welcomon-going cooperation is appreciated. ing Maberly" at a breakfast to celebrate their newly amalgamated congregation. SOUTH FRONTENAC POLICE SERVICES BOARD Breakfast is at 9 am, church ANNUAL MEETING to follow. Friends and FidFeatures: dlers will be playing prior to The South Frontenac Police Services Board Annual Public Meeting will be held on ThursFeatures: t 409 titanium enhanced stainless steel church starting, Gib Riddell, day, November 19, 2015, 7:00 pm, Council Chambers, 4432 George St, Sydenham. This steel t 409 titanium enhanced stainless t Rocker grates and ash pan Jessica Wedden and Allan t Rocker grates andtoash pan is your opportunity to meet the members of your Police Services Board and discuss t Forced air adjustable blower Financing Cooke will be bringing their t Forced air adjustable blower Financing policing priorities for the year 2016. available. t Limited lifetime warranty available. t Limited lifetime warranty musical talents as part of the service. Please join us. Highway 511 Heating Solutions Highway 511 Heating Solutions 14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8 WINTER HOURS - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT 14406 Hwy. 7, RR#6, Perth ON K7H 3C8 • Sunday Nov. 29 is White Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com Gift Sunday at Parham Phone: (613) 264-0874 www.heatmasterss.com Winter hours have now begun for the Household Hazardous Waste Depot. For the month of November the HHW Depot will be open November 12th and 26th from 3pm to 7 pm. Open dates will be published in this banner on a monthly basis. Please remember accepted items are hazardous materials, electronics and bale wrap only. A full listing of acNOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH! cepted materials may be found on our website under Living Here/Solid Waste/Recycling/ Household Hazardous Waste. JOIN THE SHARBOT LAKE FAMILY HEALTH TEAM FOR OUR

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NEW TELEPHONE SYSTEM The Municipal Office has a new phone system that allows you to reach any department by calling one phone number (613) 376-3027 or 1-800-559-5862. Use the directory to search for the employee you are looking for, or if you already know the extension, the extension numbers remain the same.

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Local artist remembers Canada’s role in WW1 A by Julie Druker t their meeting on November 16 at the Barrie hall in Cloyne, members of the Cloyne and District Historical Society were treated to a special presentation by local artist Brian Lorimer about his Project Remembrance. Lorimer grew up in Belleville, Ontario and made regular trips throughout his life to his family cottage located on Massasaganon Lake. He eventually moved to the area in 2002, where he met his wife Margaret. Lorimer was trained in art at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto and has had an impressive career. He started out designing exhibits for trade shows from 1984 to 1989 before becoming a free lance artist. It was a famous Toronto restauranteur, Peter Oliver, who

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• There are still a few seats left for this Saturday's bus trip to Toronto, call 613-374-5708 to book your seats. Shopping at the Cookstown Outlet, Vaughan Mills (including Bass Pro Shop), and IKEA; cost is $30 which includes the bus. • Get into the Christmas spirit by visiting the exhibit of more than 101 Nativities at Cole Lake Free Methodist Church. This fifth annual event will be open to everyone on Fri. November 20 from 6:30 – 8:30pm; Sat. 1-3pm and 6:30-8:30pm, and Sun. Nov 22. from 1 to 3pm. New creches from here and aboard will be shown. It can be a fun time for parents or grandparents with their children where they can make a nativity set and do other activities together. You won't want to miss this amazing event. Christmas goodies will be served also. Anyone wishing to share their nativity with others please call Jean, 374-2968 or Kris at 374-3138. • The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Social Committee would like to invite you to join them in the sounds of music candlelight service on Sunday Nov. 29, 6pm at the church at 2905 Westport Road. Free will offering, refreshments. • Prince Charles Public School is collecting the Turkey Bucks from the Foodland to help offset the cost for the annual holiday dinner at the school on Dec. 14. Anyone who would like to donate please drop the bucks off at the school. Any and all help is greatly appreciated, thank you!

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gave Lorimer his first break by asking him to paint a huge mural for one of his many renowned restaurants. A series of other mural commissions for various locations in Canada and the United States inspired Lorimer to start his own mural business in 1995, called Lorimer Murals Inc. Since its inception, Lorimer has created hundreds of large scale murals, many of which measure 76 feet in length. A trip to Asia in 2008 led to a series of works titled “Landscapes of Solitude”, which depict the people and places from that part of the world. In 2009 he painted his “City2Sunrise” series, and used the Photo courtesy of Brian Lorimer proceeds to help fund the building of a school at an orphanage in Cambodia. In 2010, a trip Battle of Ypres. “I am a proud Canadian and a big advocate to Ethiopia inspired his “Omo Series”, comprised of various for all things Canadian and have long believed that Canada first came onto the world stage in World War 1”. portraits of tribal culture from that country. Project Remembrance was 100% funded by Lorimer himIt was a friend of Lorimer's who first asked him to do a self and he is selling the works to recoup some of the funds painting of Vimy Ridge, which led to his exploration of Canada's role in World War 1. That first painting inspired him to he spent. To date 20 of the 36 paintings have been sold. create 36 large scale works measuring 6 feet in width, and to Also included in the project is a book titled “Project Rememcelebrate the 100-year anniversary of the onset of WW1 with brance” with pictures and descriptions of the works and the artist. The proceeds from Project Remembrance will go toa project he titled as “Project Remembrance”. The paintings were begun in November 2011, and were wards the Support Our Troops Fund, which helps support completed over a period of two and a half years. Painted military families. For more about this impressive collection in oils, Lorimer's palette is unconventional for paintings that and/or to purchase a copy of Project Remembrance visit depict war. His colours are far from muted and muddy - they www.projectremembrance.ca are intense and vibrant, showing his intention to create works that are “explosive in both colour and energy”. Inclement Weather, Storms and Influenced by Canadian artists like Alex Colville, the Group Power Outages are Unpredictable! of Seven, and Charles Pachter, Lorimer's works are powerful There’s only one way to be 100% ready for a power Outage: and compelling and capture the intense activity and feelings With an Automatic Standby or Portable Generator that must come from experiencing war first hand. In an efCall Dan Murphy at fort to better understand what soldiers living and fighting in the trenches experienced and to capture the feeling of that place and time, Lorimer hired a back hoe to excavate a 40 foot long by six foot trench on his property. “I wanted to get A division of Tandet Industrial an idea of what it might have been like living and fighting in those conditions and the experience proved both therapeutic We We We We and cathartic for me.” INSTALL SERVICE SELL TEST He also traveled to Belgium and France in 2013 to do it it it it further research for the project, an experience that he says left him with “the palpable emotions that the unprepared and overwhelmed soldiers must have felt”. 244 Dalton Avenue, Unit 160, Kingston Authorized Sales & Service Lorimer says he painted the works from a very Canadian perspective and chose to focus on Canada's key contribu613-887-2617 tions in WW1 like the battles at Vimy Ridge and the Third dmurphy@tandet.com Authourized Sales & Service

ESTATE OF DAVID HUTT 1641 Bordenwood Road Arden, Ont. SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28TH AT 10:30 AM 12 miles east of Kaladar on Highway # 7 and turn NORTH onto Henderson Road for 6 miles to Hamlet of Henderson and continue WEST on Bordenwood Road for 1 mile. VEHICLES 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pick up truck with extended cab, 69,000 kms - like new - sells certified; 1998 Bounder 34 ft motor home with gas engine, all amenities - good running condition; 1999 GMC 2500 4x4 pick up truck with extended cab - running condition; 1987 Jaguar Sovereign 4 door sedan - not running; 1984 Jaguar Vanden Plus 4 door sedan- not running; 1972 Buick Skylark 2 door hardtop - not running; 1984 Kawasaki 1100 cc motorcycle - not running, GMC Diablo car - part only; SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES American Sportsman side x side ATV with dump box, canopy and 340cc Honda engine- good running condition; 1984 Honda 350cc 4x4 ATV- not running; YARD AND SHOP EQUIPMENT Belarus 825 4 wd diesel tractor with front end loader, cab - running condition; Bush Hog RTS 74 3 point hitch rotovator - like new; McKee Model 620 3 point hitch single auger snow blower, portable gas powered wood splitter with hydraulic controls, 20 ft all steel vehicle trailer, 5’ x 9’ single axle utility trailer, Troy Bilt portable wood chipper, cement mixer, lawn sweeper, Husqvarna chainsaw, Sthil gas string trimmer, Ryobi garden tiller, 9000 lb capacity vehicle hoist - like new - to be removed; tripod engine hoist, Max Air 7.5 hp upright air compressor, Menco wire feed welder, oxy acetylene torch kit, 8.5 hp gas engine,new, Power Fist drill press, Power Fist horizontal metal cutting band saw, metal cutting chop saw, bench grinder tool boxes, hand and power tools, King single surface wood planer, King 13” surface planer, Makita 12” surface planer, CIL shaper, Bosch sliding mitre saw, 12” band saw, Craftex mortising machine, craftsman portable air compressor, Sears radial arm saw, King 10” table saw, Craftex surface grinder, wood clamps, shop vac, quantity of 1” rough cut pine and maple lumber, numerous other articles TERMS - CASH OR CHEQUE Owner & auctioneer not responsible for accident or injury day of sale.

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Falls Prevention at Drop-In in Northbrook

SOCIAL NOTES IN MEMORIAM

KELLAR, Marjorie (Card) 1921 - 2010 Forever remembered, forever loved by Karen, Roger, Michael, Janet and their families.

Arthur Tichawa June 14, 1929 November 20, 2012

Still adjusting to life without you. Always in my heart, Jan

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Celebration of Life for

BIRTHDAY

My nanny is turning 90!

Ronald Whan Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 - 4 p.m. at Verona Lions Hall

IN MEMORIAM

Howes, Robert David November 22nd, 1995 It’s been 20 years, but I still miss your sweet smile and loving compassion. Love always, Judi

Happy Birthday to a special mom, nan & nanny. Enjoy your day. Love, Brynn, Karyn, Lynn, Leslie and families

retirement

Tooley Clark, Harold E In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather, who passed away 10 years ago, November 23, 2005 Though his smile is gone forever, And his hand we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories Of the one we love so much. Forever loved by Ethel, Susan, Cathy, Gail and families

In loving memory of Charlie Tooley who passed away two years ago. The angels sang Amazing Grace The Lord came down to touch his face Held his hand and whispered low Come with me it’s time to go The gates of Heaven opened wide The angels lined up side by side A special gift was on its way The Day the Lord took Charlie away Love always, Della & Family

OBITUARY

Retirement Celebration

for Harry

Stinson

Open House Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm Waterfront River Pub & Terrace, 22 Water Street West Napanee

births

Grant, Orlene In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away November 20, 2010. Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all, You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone, We could always count on you, The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever. Forever loved and sadly missed by her husband Eythel, and her children Curtis (Loretta) Grant, Shawna (Jim) Brooks, Charlene (Mike) Cripps, Carmel (Brent) Lessard and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Birth ~ Armstrong

Sharon Baumhour 1945 - 2015 Peacefully, at the Lennox & Addington County General Hospital on Monday, November 16, 2015. Loving wife of Ralph Baumhour. Dear mother of Shane (Audrey) McLeod. Cherished grandmother of Conner and Hailey. Sharon will be sadly missed by her brothers Norman (Joan) Joiner, Gary (Ruby) Joiner and her sisters Carol Cockram (the late Myrl) and Wendy (Richard) Haley. Predeceased by her sister Joan Joiner. In keeping with Sharon’s final wishes, cremation will take place with a celebration of her life at a later date. Friends desiring may contribute in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences are available to the family at www.milestonefuneralcenter.com

Tuesday November 10th a beautiful baby boy, Jack Kent, entered this world at 7lb 4oz. He is the son of Adam & Amber (Rowland) Armstrong of Russell ON. Grandparents Peter Rowland of Kingston; Sharon & Dale Southward, of Ompah; Joanne & Bruce Armstrong of Russell. Great grandparents Evelyn Ritchie and Pearl Killingbeck. A side kick for cousins Hudson and Lillian.

CARD OF THANKS

Royal Canadian Legion

Gordon Gaylord Branch # 334 Arden We would like to thank all who came to the Hunters’ Ball on November 14/15. Winners: Robert Deline $500; Paul L Webster $200; Sue Peters, Wilf Deline, and Donnie Oliver $100 ea; Largest Buck: Betty Matson; Largest Doe: Robert Barr and Doug Kellar; Largest Doe Novice: Cash Matson; Largest Rack: Sue Peters Thanks to all who played and came to Open Mic during that day.

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Tuesday Dec 1, the Kingston Frontenac and Lennox and Addington Health Unit will present the “Falls Prevention Starts With You” program at the Adult Drop In. The drop in is held at the Land O’ Lakes Lions Hall in Northbrook, the program will start at 12:45pm and is an hour in length. There is no cost to attend, resource bags will be provided to all. Also, a delicious meal is made and served at noon sharp by dedicated volunteers for the low cost of $8. We hope to see you there. For information please contact Pam 336-8934 x 229; 1-877-679-6636; p.lemke@lolcs.com

Talented musicians help out rink project By Lesley Merrigan

hen Stephen Francis heard that there was an ice rink project being considered in Central Frontenac, he immediately wanted to help. Stephen (better known as Franny), is the front man for a musical group called BCR. He is also part of a duo that brings local musicians into the limelight through social media and You Tube. Together with musician, Steve Beebee, they form "Franny & Beebz In the Breezeway" which is a weekly musical video show that allows area musicians to play a few tunes and talk to the guys about their love of music, and theinterview is broadcast via YouTube to Facebook and beyond. Not long ago, Central Frontenac's own Riley Merrigan was asked to visit the Breezeway after a performance at the Hollyrood Jamboree. The interview was recorded and has been shared multiple times on Facebook and email. And that's how Franny & Beebz made it to Central Frontenac! Now Stephen and Steve and a collection of the talented musicians that they have interviewed and / or performed with on the Breezeway are loading a bus starting in Port Hope and heading to the Oso Hall to play a dance in support of the Rink Project. These guys and their talented friends play everything from Hank Williams to Travis Tritt to Rolling Stones and just the right mix for a wonderful evening of dancing. Saturday November 21 at 8 pm the fun will begin. This is a licensed event so you must be 19 years old to attend. District #3 Rec Committee want to extend our thanks to all the musicians coming to the hall on Saturday as well as to all for the fantastic support we have received from our community. Also a reminder of the Open Mic in support of the rink project on the same day at the Legion from 1 to 4pm.

MVCA Open House set for Sharbot Lake

he Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority is hosting an open house next Thursday, November 26 in Sharbot Lake to discuss changes to the Wetlands policy in Ontario that are being proposed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR). In a discussion paper called Wetland Conservation in Ontario, the MNR says that 70% of wetlands in southern Ontario have been lost through development and the ministry has a goal of ensuring there is no further net loss of wetlands in southern Ontario. Wetlands are described by the ministry as “lands that are saturated with water long enough to cause the formation of waterlogged (hydric) soils and the growth of water-loving (hydrophytic) or water-tolerant plants”. Wetlands are classed as marshes, swamps, bogs, and fens. The MNR intends to work with partners, including conservation authorities, to develop a strategic plan for the next 15 years with the intention of ensuring the health of wetlands. In their response to the discussion paper, Conservation Ontario (CO), which is made up of the 15 conservation authorities in the province including Mississippi, Quinte, Cataraqui and Rideau Valley in our region, recommends that an Integrated Water Management (IWM) approach be taken. Officials from Mississippi Valley Conservation will be on hand in Sharbot Lake to give an overview of the changes and talk about how they see their role. The new policies could have an impact on land development in the Land O'Lakes region, a major repository of the remaining watersheds in the province. The meeting is set for 4:30 to 7 pm at the Oso Hall. For information, contact Shannon Gutoski – 613-253 -0006, ext. 225

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Christmas Hampers

The Classifieds

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Ad Rates: Classified Text ads: $9.74 + HST per insertion for 20 words & under; 20¢ each extra word. Deadline: 4 pm Monday; Ph: 613-279-3150, Fx: 613-279-3172; info@frontenacnews.ca

NEW AND USED APPLIANCES USED REFRIGERATORS

Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers, dishwashers. 3 months old and up. Sold with written guarantees. Fridges $100 and up.

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AUTOMOTIVE KALADAR AUTO RECYCLING. We sell cars for under $1990 safetied & E-tested, low kilometres. We change car doors, hoods, bumpers, trunk lids, $75 & up, parts & labour included. We take trade-ins. 11520 Hwy 41; 613-336-9899; 613-885-8644 KINNEY AUTO WRECKING Station Road, Kaladar. 4x4 trucks & parts for sale. Scrap cars, stoves, fridges wanted. 613-336-9272.

EMBROIDERY & ENGRAVING UPPER FRONTENAC GRAPHICS – Custom Embroidery, Imprinting, Trophies, Awards & Engraving. Caps, jackets, golf shirts, hoodies, teamwear & more. 613-539-6340; dwedden@ aol.com; ufg@hotmail.ca

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN TWEED, $525/ month plus heat and hydro, First & Last required available immediately 613-336-2204 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT smoke/pet free; 6.2 km north of Sydenham, one year lease, $920 inclusive, references. 613-376-9815 leave message 2 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FLINTON, $650/ month plus heat and hydro. First & Last required, available immediately. 613-336-2204 2 BEDROOM APT IN SHARBOT LAKE, $700 per month + heat & hydro, first & last plus references. Call Mark 613-929-2961 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT available December 1st, 1072 Brock Rd. Mountain Grove. Back unit; all new renovations, living room, bathroom, kitchen, private entrance, attached garage; shared laundry room; includes hydro, $1,400 / month; contact Victoria 613-483-8678 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE located on Hwy. 7 just east of the Junction of Hwy 38 and Hwy. 7. For further information, contact Ram at 613-279-2827 COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE in a Professional Office Building. Separate driveway. Located at 1110 Elizabeth St. Sharbot Lake. Available immediately. For further information contact Seeds & Company 613-279-2625 ext 104.

FOR SALE CAST IRON OIL STOVE, with the oil tank, $500, paper work included, 613-268-2254 CENTRAL BOILER OUTDOOR FURNACES 2015 Fall rebate. Call for more information. Your local Dealer, Wood Heat Solutions, Frankford, ON, 613-398-1611; Bancroft, ON 613-332-1613. www.chesher.ca FIREWOOD: Dry mixed hardwood cut, split and delivered. Prices start at $325/full cubic cord. Pick up yourself and save $$$! 613-2792048.

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HUNTING & FISHING HUNTER EDUCATION COURSES, held locally. Wild Turkey license examinations. 613335-2786; email billsee@bell.net

LOST BEAGLE/WALKER MIX, ANSWERS TO DUKE, (White Tan & Black) Henderson Road/ Baker Valley area. If seen or found call 613336-9086

MUSIC LESSONS TOM’S MUSIC STUDIO is now accepting students for drums, guitar, bass guitar, piano, beginner banjo and theory; repairs to all stringed instruments. Tom 613-539-4659

SERVICES DRYWALL AND PLASTER REPAIRS. Professionally trained. Drywall installation, old fashioned quality, three coat hand finishing. Free estimates. Call Rick at 613-375-8201. KEVIN’S HANDYMAN SERVICE. Lawn maintenance, Garbage clean up & Disposal, Minor Building Repairs. Call: 613-279-1901; cell: 613-328-1187 PET SITTING SERVICES AVAILABLE. All you need to know at www.petsittinginmountaingrove. com Phone Laura Mills at 613-335-3658 or Text 613-583-3658

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OPP reportS The OPP and Kingston Police are no longer looking for 27-year-old Travis Dennis. Dennis turned himself in to Napanee OPP on Nov. 12 and is facing several charges. He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court in Napanee on November 17, 2015.

Mortgage Brokerage Licence #10119 Mortgage Administrator Licence #11209

Job Opening: Full-Time Administration Clerk We are seeking an individual that is computer literate, has strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to prioritize tasks, with excellent attention to detail. Pillar Financial Services Inc. has an immediate opening for an Administration Clerk for our busy mortgage operations department, located in Sharbot Lake, Ontario. The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining client files, processing construction financing advances, conducting insurance audits, processing mortgage payments, performing tax account audits, remitting municipal tax payments, preparing and processing mortgage renewals, as well as updating and maintaining reports. The successful applicant will have a secondary school diploma with 1 to 2 years of work experience in an office setting; possess a personality and values that align with a company culture that values professionalism, trust, loyalty, high ethical standards, adaptability to change and growth, and co-operative teamwork. Our team works to be the best at what we do and achieve sustainable but challenging goals and growth targets while maintaining a work\life balance in a small town cottage country setting. If this sounds like you and you would like to work with a team of mortgage professionals where there are exciting career opportunities, please submit your resume to resumes@pillarfinancial.ca or go to our website at www.PillarFinancial.ca We wish to thank all who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting Closes: November 30, 2015

in the ESTATE of BETTY ANN GALLANT late of the Village of Cloyne, in the County of Lennox & Addington, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased,who died on or about the 6th day of September, 2015, are required to file particulars there of with the undersigned on or before the 4th day of December, 2015. AND TAKE NOTICE that after the lastmentioned date the assets of the estate will bedistributed to the persons entitled, having regard only to those claims ofwhich notice shall have been received as aforesaid. DATED at Renfrew, this 6th day of November, 2015. Kenneth Day, Executor by his solicitor John M. Cooke 276 Raglan St.S. P.O. Box 158 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A3

Northern Frontenac Community Services Youth Program Assistant The Youth Program Assistant provides various youth related programs throughout South, Central and North Frontenac under the leadership of the Youth Program Coordinator. This includes afterschool programs, youth dances, outings, special events and the Kids Fit Sports Program. This part time position is a minimum of 20 hours per week with additional hours, depending on funding. Requirements: • Child /Youth Worker or Recreation Diploma preferred • Experience/interest in facilitating sports programs • Two years of experience working with children six to sixteen year of age. • G driver license and access to vehicle • Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications • Proven planning, organizational and implementation skills • Vulnerable screening police check • Ability to work flexible hours including occasional evenings and Saturdays Deadlines for applications: December 4, 2015 @ noon

Friday

Applicants may email or fax a resumé to: The Child Centre Maribeth Scott, OEYC/Youth Manager 1004 Art Duffy Road, Sharbot Lake ON K0H 2P0 613-279-3355(fax) maribeths@nfcs.ca

• Land O’Lakes Community Services is accepting applications for their annual Christmas Hamper program until Friday, Dec. 4. This year marks 31 years they have helped those in need over the holidays. Donations of unwrapped children’s gifts and/or food items would be greatly appreciated. Tax receipts are available for financial donations. If you or someone you know has need of a Christmas Hamper, please drop in to the LOLCS offices at 12397 Hwy #41 in Northbrook to fill out an application. • The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club is having its annual Christmas Hamper program to serve individuals and families in need in the Griffith, Matawatchan, Vennachar and Denbigh area. If you need a hamper, please call 613-333-2224 by December 5. Anyone wishing to make a donation to the hampers may contact Sandy at 613-333-1932. • Northern Frontenac Community Services coordinates the Christmas Hampers in Central, North and parts of South Frontenac. The deadline is December 4. Call 613-279-3151

Requires a

Adult Day Service Recreation Assistant This one-year contract position is 35 hours per week and located in Sydenham, ON. Duties: The Adult Day Recreation Assistant will work with the Adult Day (ADS) Recreation Coordinator and ADS Staff to plan and implement an Adult Day Service. The ADS Recreation Assistant will work with groups or provide individual support for clients with differing needs. The ADS Recreation Assistant may take the lead on programs or activities within the program. Physical demands of the job include assisting with transfers and client care as well as room set-up and take down. To receive a more detailed job description, visit www.sfcsc.ca Qualifications & Requirements: Must have a certificate in Recreation Therapy and/or Activation Techniques in Gerontology or clearly demonstrated equivalent knowledge. Must have an understanding of Geriatric related disorders. The incumbent must be able to evaluate activities and ensure activities meet client’s needs and interests as well as program standards of care. Resumés with cover letter should be submitted to SFCSC, Attn: Kim McCaugherty, Box 43, Sydenham, K0H 2T0 by 4 p.m. on December 4, 2015 or to kim.mccaugherty@sfcsc.ca with Adult Day Service Recreation Assistant in the subject line. We thank all applicants however only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

www.Cityof Kingston.ca The City of Kingston is seeking individuals who can assist us today in shaping Kingston for the future.

Driver Labourer – Public Works (Up to 15) Public Works

Part-Time

File No.: J0915-0626

Closing: December 1, 2015

www.Cityof Kingston.ca/careers The City no longer accepts external applications in person, via fax, email or by post. Go to www.CityofKingston.ca/careers to apply. If you require assistance to apply online please contact webhelp.njoyn@cgi.com or 1-877-427-7717. The City of Kingston is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Winter Apparel In Stock!

Trousdale’s

Located inside, to the right of the front door

George St, Sydenham

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Featuring Fleece Jackets, Shirts, Pants, Overalls, Coveralls, Coats, Reflective Outerwear Socks, Caps, Kodiak Boots

Northern Happenings Northern Happenings listings are free for community groups, and will be published for two weeks. Donations to offset the costs of publication would be appreciated. Other listings are paid or are taken from paid ads elsewhere in the paper. The News makes every effort to be accurate but events should be independently verified by readers.

Thursday, November 19 SHARBOT LAKE LEGION Darts, 7pm; $3

Grace Centre, 9am-2pm; Knitting, tupperware, quilting, baked goodies & more WESTPORT - BAZAAR & LUNCH, North Crosby Hall; 10am-2pm. Soup & Sandwich lunch w/ dessert $10; craft & White Elephant tables; hosted by Rideau Pastoral Charge

Nov. 20 & 21; Nov 28 & 29 NORTH FRONTENAC LITTLE THEATRE presents “The Miracle Worker”, a play about Helen Keller; Fri. & Sat., Nov. 20 & 21 at 7pm; Sat. Nov. 28 at 7pm; Sunday Nov. 29 at 2pm; $14, students $10; 613-279-2945.

Friday, November 20

Fri. - Sun. November 20 -22

HARLOWE - OLD TYME FIDDLERS, 7:30pm, community hall, $6 non-members, $5 members, entertainers $2, lunch, prizes. All welcome 613-336-2557 HARTINGTON - JOHNNY CASH w/ Impersonator Dan Stoness and Judy Reynolds as June Carter. Portland Community Church; 7pm; $10; refreshments; info Judy 374-2036 LASALLE SECONDARY SCHOOL – FISH FRY by Mundell’s, 773 Hwy 15, Kingston, 5-7pm; all you can eat $15pp; $5 under 10yrs; info: 613-376-3251, fundraiser for LSS 50th reunion May 20-22, 2016 PLEVNA – BINGO FUNDRAISER for ClarMill firefighters, 7-9pm, Clar-Mill hall SHARBOT LAKE – DINNER at the Legion. 5:30–7pm, Chicken, $12 TRENTON WOODLOT CONFERENCE; Batawa Community Centre; 9:30am-4:30pm. $30; hastingsstewardship.ca; 613-391-9034 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB General Meeting 7pm, 1106 Gemmills Rd.

GODFREY - 101 NATIVITIES, Cole Lake Free Methodist Church; Fri. 6:30-8:30pm; Sat. 1-3pm & 6:30-8:30pm; Sun. 1-3pm; all welcome; info: 374-2968 or 374-3138

Saturday November 21 ELGINBURG - BAKE/BOOK/CRAFT SALE, Trinity United Church, 9am– 2pm. Lunch available for $5 HARROWSMITH - “A BIT OF NOSTALGIA” turkey dinner & dance, Golden Links Hall; dinner 6pm; dance 7:30 w/ Malcolm family band; $15pp; tickets 372-2410; sponsors: Odd Fellows & Rebekahs; proceeds to Camp Trillium HARROWSMITH - CHINESE DINNER & AUCTION, Social & Athletic Club, dinner 6pm; auction 7pm, advance tickets only: 372-0917, 372-1578; pmorey@kos.net. NORTHBROOK - CHRISTMAS MARKET EXTRAVAGANZA 10am-2pm, sponsored by Land O’ Lakes Lions, Lions Hall; PLEVNA – JACK’S JAM, Clar-Mill hall, 1pm; potluck supper 5:30pm; all welcome and all performers welcome; sponsors: Clar-Mill Community Volunteers, info: Ed, 479-9909 SHARBOT LAKE – LIONS’ COMMUNITY BREAKFAST, Oso Hall, 8-11am; $7 – pancakes, sausage, eggs. proceeds to Salvation Army Christmas Baskets SHARBOT LAKE LEGION - OPEN MIC, 1-4pm; admission: donation to Rink Project. SHARBOT LAKE – DANCE w/ “Franny & Breebz” in the Breezeway & Friends; in support of rink project, Oso Hall 8pm, licenced SYDENHAM – FALL CRAFT & BAKE SALE hosted by Sydenham Women’s Institute,

Sunday November 22 HARROWSMITH – TURKEY DINNER, Golden Links Hall, 4:30-6pm; $13; info 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs. SHARBOT LAKE UNITED CHURCH “Welcome Maberly United” breakfast (free-will offering) 9am; musical praise worship 10am; all welcome. Info: 613-279-2245 SNOW ROAD SNOWMOBILE CLUB Driver Training Clinic 9am-3pm, for 12 years & older, register 613-259-2698; 259-5517 WILTON – CRIMSON RIVER in concert, Standard Church 7pm; 386-3405, all welcome

Monday November 23 PARHAM DINERS, noon, United Church hall, for those 50+. $12, reservations: 613-279-3151 SHARBOT LAKE – FOOT CARE CLINIC, seniors’ centre, appointment: 613-279-3151

Tuesday November 24 CLARENDON-MILLER COMMUNITY ARCHIVES MEETING, 7pm at 1032 White Birch Court, Ardoch (Brenda Martin’s house); new members welcome. Phone (613) 479-2837 if you plan to attend

Wednesday November 25 FRONTENAC SOCCER AGM at the library in Sydenham, 7pm in community room, all welcome. PARHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON with bake table 11am-1pm, IOOF Hall, sponsored by Rebekahs SHARBOT LAKE - GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Wednesdays to Dec. 23, 1:30pm, medical center; pre-registration encouraged but not required; info: Emily Britt 613-279-3151 x116 or counsellor@ nfcs.ca. All welcome.

Thursday November 26 HARROWSMITH DINERS, noon at Free Methodist Church, for 55+yrs, $11. Reservations required 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE – MUSIC AND FRIENDS, hosted by Feral Five with Bob Miller, Crossing Pub, 7-9:30pm, $5 at door. SHARBOT LAKE - MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY open house to discuss changes to wetland policies; 4:307pm, Oso Hall, info 613-253-0006 x225; SNOW ROAD - TRI-TONES JAZZ, music

night, $10, 7-9pm, community hall VERONA - DIABETES EDUCATION SESSIONS, Medical Clinic, 9am-noon, free, please register: Anne 613-544-3400 x 3589

Friday, November 27 NORTHBROOK LEGION EUCHRE TOURNAMENT, 7pm, Lions Hall info: 336-2389 SHARBOT LAKE - DIABETES FAIR w/ diabetes health professionals, Family Health Team, 1-4pm, drop in; info: 613-279-2100

Saturday November 28 BELLROCK - DECK THOSE HALLS! Frontenac Women’s Chorus Christmas concert, 7:30pm, community hall, free-will donation; food bank item appreciated. ENTERPRISE - BREAKFAST at Stone Mills Pentecostal Church, $5, 9am, all welcome 613-358-2637 ENTERPRISE - DANCE w/ Land O’Lakes Cruisers, community hall, 7pm, tickets $12.50/single, includes lunch; sponsored by Tamworth & Distr. Lions; 379-2952, 358-270. HARLOWE - OPEN MIKE & MUSIC JAM, 2-8pm, community centre, no admission fee, potluck supper, all welcome 613-336-2557 MABERLY – CONTRA & SQUARE DANCE w. Sheesham & Lotus, community hall, $10; under 12 free; beginners’ lesson 7:30pm; info: 613-264-1993. MATAWATCHAN CHRISTMAS MARKET, 9am-1pm; info Gitte 613-318-8308. MCDONALDS CORNERS - MERA CHRISTMAS FAIR at schoolhouse, fine arts & crafts; 10am-4pm; www.meraschoolhouse.org. NORTH FRONTENAC SANTA CLAUS PARADE: Children’s Christmas Party 2-4pm at Plevna hall, please register your child for a gift, call Rose, 613-479-2176; night parade leaves Ompah Community Centre 6pm, travels to township office; PARHAM - TURKEY SUPPER United Church, 5-7pm, $12; 6–12yrs $4; under 6 free; family $25. Sponsored by the Board of Stewards PARHAM - GOSPEL SING, Free Methodist Church w/ Friends of the Gospel, 7pm, refreshments, all welcome PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE, 9am-1pm, Harris Park PLEVNA - CHRISTMAS MARKET, Clarendon Central School, 9am-1pm; info: Jilene Tooley England 613-479-0174; all proceeds to Clarendon Central School. SNOW ROAD – BREAKFAST fundraiser, 8-11am, Snowmobile clubhouse, SYDENHAM – SANTA CLAUS PARADE, leaves 10am from Fire Station #5, Stagecoach Road. SYDENHAM - SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON, $6; children $3, after Christmas parade, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 11am-2pm; bake & novelty tables SYDENHAM - VISION SOUP fundraiser for SFCS, Grace Centre 11:30am-1:30pm; $20 for handmade pottery bowl plus soup. VERONA - CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE, free, Lions Hall, 2-8pm, crafts, games, snacks, music, wagon rides & more, sponsored by Verona Community Association,

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overs of classical music were treated to a spectacular classical concert that opened the Blue Jeans Classical Music series at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners on November 8. Cellist Emily Kennedy and pianist Keenan Reimer-Watts are a dynamic duo. Both are uber-talented graduates of Wilfrid Laurier University and they have been playing together for the last three years. Reimer-Watts, who is a concert pianist, teacher, composer, improviser, concert curator and chamber musician, opened with a selection of 15 of the 30 Bach short compositions from a work titled “The Inventions”, which were written as pedagogical exercises for the composer's young sons. Like everything Bach, the pieces sound deceptively simple but in reality are examples of his musical genius, profundity and pure musical beauty. Written for the purpose of demonstrating two voice inventions or counterpoint, the Inven-

tions are delightful and Keenan played them with aplomb. Reimer-Watts then delighted listeners with the Canadian premiere of an original work titled “Wandering Pieces”, a set of four solo and very modern sounding piano works that demonstrate his desire to explore improvisation and jazz piano. The work is new, fresh and covers a vast range of musical ground, with conflicting rhythms and themes that are sometimes repeated. Taken together they entertain and delight and show Keenan's dexterity and desire to push the musical envelope. The third movement in particular shows his openness to everyday influences, like one particular piano that inspired the old clock theme in the piece's third movement. For the second half of the concert, Emily Kennedy and her cello were front and center, first for Debussy's Cello Sonata, which was written near the end of the composer's life,

event sponsored by Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston Citizens’ Climate Lobby, leaves Perth 10:30am; $10-$20; info: Anita Payne payanita@gmail.com; 267-0881 ARDEN - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 7pm across from the Mill Pond; cookies; hot chocolate, Christmas carols BEDFORD OPEN MIC & JAM, 1-5pm, 1381 Westport Rd, audience $2; entertainers free; refreshments avail; info: Judy 374-2317, Wilhelmine 374-2614 BOLINGBROKE - SNOWSUIT FUND BENEFIT MUSIC SHOW, ABC Hall, 2pm w/ Celtic Combination, Lanarky Fiddlers Guild plus many more musicians, $10 at door, FLINTON – COFFEE HOUSE & OPEN MIKE, TTR Ministry Center. 6:30 pm all welcome, free will offering. HARROWSMITH - OLE TIME FIDDLERS OPEN MIKE, Golden Links Hall, 1-5pm, followed by dinner; $10; info 372-2410; sponsored by Odd Fellows & Rebekahs, proceeds to Camp Trillium. MCDONALDS CORNERS - KAREN SAVOCA concert, MERA Schoolhouse, 7pm; advance tickets $20; $18 MERA members; www. ticketsplease.ca or 613-485-6434. PERTH ROAD - CHRISTMAS CONCERT w/ Jon McLurg & Chris Murphy, 7-9pm, Sunday School Hall, free will offering, refreshments; proceeds to the Benevolent Fund SYDENHAM – FAIR, indoor bake, yard sale, at Legion, 10am-3pm; info: LABranch496@ gmail.com hosted by Ladies Auxiliary SYDENHAM – “LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS”, 7pm, Grace Centre, evening of remembrance for those experiencing sorrow during the Christmas season, music, readings, refreshments VERONA - GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA, Pentecostal Assembly, w/ Vocal Legacy and Our Journey Calls, 6pm.

Monday, November 30 VERONA - SISTERS BY HEART Ladies Night Out, 7pm, Free Methodist Church; $5; all welcome, info: 613-374-1232.

Tuesday December 1 NORTHBROOK - FALLS PREVENTION presentation Adult Drop In, Lions Hall; 12:45pm; the presentation is free (hot noon meal is $8); info 613-336-8934 x 229; 1-877-679-6636; p.lemke@lolcs.com; all welcome SHARBOT LAKE - ALZHEIMER SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP, 1-2:30pm, United Church hall, 613-544-3078

Wednesday December 2 GLENBURNIE DINERS, noon, United Church, for 55+yrs, $11; reservations 613-376-6477 SHARBOT LAKE - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at The Maples Restaurant, 11:30am. To attend phone 613-279-2945 by Nov. 30 at noon.

Thursday, December 3 MABERLY - EUCHRE & LUNCHEON at community hall, hosted by St. Alban’s Anglican Church, 12 noon; reserve by November 28; call Ethel 613-279-2940. NORTHBROOK - RETIRED TEACHERS & FRIENDS: Luncheon at Addison’s Restaurant, 11:30am, to attend phone 613-479-2837 by Dec. 1 at noon.

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after he was diagnosed with colon cancer. The sonata's musicality ranges from awkward to playful to highly exuberant. Kennedy delivered the delightful piece to great effect, and Reimer-Watts, accompanying her on piano, was with her every step of the way. The two saved their most serious and somber sides for their final piece, Rachmaninoff's Sonata for Cello and Piano. Written by the composer as a way to show off his abilities both as a composer and a player (“one with extremely huge hands”, Reimer-Watts added) this difficult and dark piece demonstrated how this accomplished young duo are not only technically adept but emotionally astute as well. The piece delves into extremely dark emotions that the composer seems to try to disentangle himself from musically, often succeeding and coming to a brighter, less foreboding realm only to be pulled down once again into the depths. Those complex emo-

tions were often reflected in Kennedy’s facial expressions as she played with precision, intensity and subtlety, and Reimer-Watts was equally adept. Coming up next at MERA, on Sun. November 29 at 7pm, is a concert by Karen Savoca. Tickets at the door are $25. Advance tickets are $22 ($18 for MERA members), available at www.ticketsplease.ca or 613-485-6434. Teenagers are free.

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The K&P Trail reaches Tichborne by Julie Druker

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Country crafts and community caring

by Julie Druker embers of the congregation of St. Paul's United Church in Harrowsmith held their annual Country Crafts sale on November 14, with many of the proceeds going to the Verona Community Association's Christmas For Youngsters from St. Paul's Sunday school, Matthew, Jared, Blaire, Eve, Kids program. The pro- Tess and (in the back) Erin gram, with the help of parents and students local community. Many young participants in at Harrowsmith Public School, provides the Sunday school at St. Paul's also took part Christmas gift baskets for children and fami- in the event and were selling a number of gift lies in need in the local community. The funds items to raise funds for Christmas For Kids. raised at the event are also used to support Volunteers from the congregation served up the church's own Christmas hamper program. a delicious chili lunch to hungry shoppers. A total of 22 vendors took part in the sale and Marni Pedersen, who helps to organize the the event also included a basket draw for a fundraiser, said she was pleased with the turn number of gift baskets and other items do- out for the annual event, which has been taknated by individuals and businesses from the ing place for over 15 years.

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n November 14, dignitaries and staff from the County of Frontenac and the Township of Central Frontenac, along with representatives from the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, gathered with local supporters and sponsors of the K&P Trail for an official ribbon cutting ceremony in the hamlet of Tichborne. The ceremony celebrated the completion of phases three and four of the trail, which brought it to Tichborne. Deputy Warden of the County of Frontenac, Dennis Doyle, thanked the members of the previous county council, specifically Janet Gutowski, Gary Davison, Jim Vanden Hoek and Ron Maguire, who Doyle said “had the vision to form a trails committee back in 2007; [the committee's] members then formed the Trails Master Plan that developed and opened the K&P Trail, which now travels from Lake Ontario to Tichborne.” Doyle also thanked Ann Prichard of the Frontenac Community Futures Development Corporation, who over a number of years has assisted by securing over $250,000 in funding for the project. Cindy Cassidy, general manager of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance, has been working on the trails master plan since its earliest days. She estimates that over 25,000 people are using the trails, which has created over 70 jobs, and that trails users are spending upwards of $6 million while en route. She anticipates those numbers to grow. Local business people, Wayne Robinson

and Marcel Giroux from W.A. Robinson Asset Management Ltd., made a cheque presentation to Doyle at the ceremony. The company has generously supported the trail project and has donated $25,000 over five years. Also present was Wilburt Crain of Crains' Construction, who worked on the trail. Mayor of Central Frontenac, Frances Smith, also spoke and promised that this term council will get the trail to Sharbot Lake. Ann Marie Young, manager of economic development with the county, said she was thrilled to be part of “such a tangible, exciting project that so many people will benefit from and enjoy”. She said the trail would encourage economic development by bringing walkers, runners, skiers, ATVers, snowmobilers, and cyclists to the area. Also present and thanked at the event were members of the Lennox and Addington Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club, who assist with regular grooming and signage; and trail maintenance volunteer, Wayne Bush, who reminded drivers not to drive cars on the trail. Future phases of the plan will bring the trail to Sharbot Lake and beyond, and the planners are hoping that the 20 private property owners between Tichborne and Sharbot Lake will cooperate by allowing the trail to make its way sooner rather than later to Sharbot Lake.

Mark Twain comes alive in Bellrock Fans of famed author, humorist and lecturer, Mark Twain, were treated to an evening of Twain courtesy of David Jacklin, who is the producing director of BarnDoor Productions in Perth. In his one-man show titled “Mark Twain's Patent Scrap Book”, Jacklin reminisced, told stories and jokes and spoke of issues close to his heart. Jack-

lin's portrayal was of an older, reflective but still very witty Twain. Jacklin manned the stage with grace and confidence, and moved and spoke easily as the famed speaker and wordsmith. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in 1835 in Missourri, Twain made public speaking an art form. The show has Twain looking back to his earliest ambitions of becoming a steam boat man (a desire that inspired his novels Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn), and Jacklin recited some very beautiful and memorable descriptions of some of the places made famous in those novels, like the majestic Mississippi River and the dry hills of California, where Twain tried his hand at mining. The show was perfect for Twain fans, and those less familiar with the man and his work will likely be inspired to read and explore more of this famed author.

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